Home and Garden
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Changing a tween's bedroom is likely to be a balancing actOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Changing a tween's bedroom is likely to be a balancing act
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For a happy bedtime story, think cool, dark and quietOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. I am a terrible sleeper, three, sometimes four hours a night. I checked about sleep apnea -- negative -- but the doctors suggest one problem might be my bedroom, that...
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Create a peaceful nook with right fabric, colorsOct 05, 2014 6:00 am - We want our home to be a retreat, serene even, at least in a few rooms. A note about a chair designed for that master of serenity, the Dalai Lama, inspired us to seek id...
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Dig up dahlias before the frost darkens themOct 05, 2014 1:01 am - Q. How can I save my Dahlia tubers for planting next year? A. Dahlias should be dug once the leaves become darkened by frost. On a sunny day, cut the stems back to 4-5 ...
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Bring tender plants indoors soonOct 04, 2014 6:01 am - Nights are growing cold and it is time to prepare to bring tender plants such as tropical houseplants indoors. The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is O...
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Decorating with pumpkins and gourdsOct 04, 2014 6:01 am - The first signs of autumn may be pansies and mums on garden center benches and football games on television, but I am unable to embrace the season until I can start deco...
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Settlements reached in St. Charles roof collapse lawsuitOct 01, 2014 1:01 am - Settlements totaling at least $262,000 have been reached with eight of nine defendants in a $13 million lawsuit over a 2011 roof collapse in St. Charles. The insurance c...
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What every suburbanite can do to save birdsSep 29, 2014 6:01 am - From my humble plastic chair at the community garden, I can look up to my neighbor's fence, which is heavy with the violet flowers and red-purple pods of the hyacinth be...
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Don't waste a view; reflect it.Sep 29, 2014 6:00 am - Q. We built our new home to take advantage of the great water views … except in the kitchen where we — duh — designed things so that when the cook (that's usually me) is...
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How to prep a guest room for fall visitorsSep 29, 2014 6:00 am - Now is the perfect time to think about planning the perfect guest room retreat for this season's holiday visitors. These ideas will help you go beyond the basic comforts...